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Lycoming County judge: Education needed to deter domestic violence

When asked how Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders could be more effective in deterring domestic violence, Common Plea Court Judge William P. Carlucci said that he sees the issue as more complex. Carlucci had attended the Hope and Remembrance vigil at the YWCA Northcentral this week and spoke ...

Lycoming County register and recorder retiring Feb. 1

The Lycoming County Commissioners voted to accept a letter of retirement from David Huffman, register and recorder, effective Feb. 1. Huffman has been involved in ongoing litigation with the commissioners over the proposed relocation of his office from the Courthouse to Third Street Plaza. Last month Huffman was told that his office had to join other county offices at Third Street Plaza, a move which he had fought citing security issues. Following the vote, Commissioner Scott Metzger commented, “We want to thank Mr. Hoffman for his years of service to the county and wish him well ...

Following a court proceeding this week, Lycoming County Register and Recorder David Huffman was given seven days to answer Lycoming County commissioners’ assertion that a consultation took place between the elected row officer and commissioners regarding relocating the register and recorder office to another building. Huffman initially filed a lawsuit against the county and its commissioners in 2025. He contended that a full and complete consultation did not take place regarding the relocation and believes there are several safety aspects related to a proposed relocation of the ...

Hughesville cemetery raising money for chapel upkeep

Pleasant Hill Cemetery recently announced a campaign, “Preserve The Chapel, The Chapel’s Next Chapter, Every Shingle Tells A Story” with the goal of $30,000. According to a news release, the chapel was built at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hughesville in1905. “As a historic landmark, ...

Montoursville company makes coaster seats, oil and gas well liners, more

Ever ride a roller coaster and wonder where the foam seat was made? Chances are it was manufactured at Ralph S. Alberts Co. Inc., 60 Choate Circle, Montoursville. Recently, the family-owned company held an open house as part of the second manufacturing tour celebrating central Pennsylvania ...